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The No Surprises Act, which went into effect in 2022, was designed to protect patients against surprise bills when they receive care from an out-of-network provider. Data suggest it has also had the unintended effect of raising medical costs. The…

President Donald Trump said on May 2 that he will review a new peace framework submitted by Iranian negotiators, but raised doubts that the latest proposal would provide the basis for a satisfactory agreement. “I will soon be reviewing the…

BANDERA, Texas—Deep in the heart of Texas, regenerative agriculture devotees showed up to hear Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speak about the connection between healthy land and healthy food. ​On May 2, Kennedy served as the keynote speaker at…

In Ohio’s race for governor, the leading Republican and the unopposed Democrat are focusing on citizens’ affordability concerns—and on the presumed Nov. 3 showdown between the two of them. But as the May 5 primary election approaches, a Republican challenger…

Members of Congress offered mixed reactions after the Supreme Court limited the use of race in redistricting, ruling in a challenge to Louisiana’s congressional map. On April 29, the Court decided 6–3 in Louisiana v. Callais that race cannot be…

President Donald Trump announced on May 1 that Medicare patients will soon be able to obtain coverage for weight-loss drugs for $50 per month. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump said the coverage for the weight-loss and diabetes medications…

Alabama and Tennessee governors, on May 1, called to convene special sessions for lawmakers to review congressional maps after a landmark Supreme Court ruling that limits a section of the Voting Rights Act. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said she has…

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed a major election reform bill on April 30, arguing it would place “significant operational burdens” on the state’s Division of Elections months before high-stakes statewide and federal contests. The bill, at least a decade in…

THE VILLAGES, Florida—President Donald Trump addressed a standing-room-only crowd of approximately 3,000 supporters at The Villages Charter School on Friday, highlighting his administration’s efforts to benefit seniors. “We’re here to celebrate a policy that benefits every American senior all across…

A Pakistani national pleaded guilty in federal court April 30 to charges related to running an international human smuggling conspiracy that included transporting illegal immigrants from Pakistan to the United States using fake film production companies, federal prosecutors announced. Abbas…

President Donald Trump participates in The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches Dinner at the Raymond F. Kravis Center for the Performing Arts at 6:30 p.m. ET on May 1. ...

The United States has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany, a Pentagon spokesperson said May 1. “This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and…

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump notified Congress on May 1 that the hostilities with Iran, which began on Feb. 28, have terminated. The president’s letter came on the 60-day mark of when he formally notified Congress that U.S. forces had entered into…

President Donald Trump delivers remarks in The Villages, Florida, at 3 p.m. ET on May 1.

President Donald Trump speaks to the press outside the White House at 12:30 p.m. ET on May 1.

President Donald Trump said he’s not satisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal. NTD looks at what’s posing challenges to negotiations, and what options the president says he has. Gas prices hold above $4 nationwide as the United States weighs another…

The Pentagon has entered into an alliance with seven leading artificial intelligence (AI) companies, the Department of War announced on May 1. “These agreements accelerate the transformation toward establishing the United States military as an AI-first fighting force and will…

The Treasury Department on Friday warned it will impose sanctions on ships that pay a toll to Iran to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, saying that even charitable donations would be impacted. The U.S. government is aware of Iranian…

President Donald Trump announced Friday that he will increase the tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25 percent, saying the policy will go into effect next week. In a post on Truth Social, the president…

President Donald Trump said a U.S. naval blockade against Iran is working and imposing significant economic pressure on the country, as May 1 marks a 60-day congressional deadline for the war. “Right now, their economy is collapsing, inflation is at…